Cyber crime damage costs are predicted to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021. Hackers are targeting U.S. factories for shutdown. How do you know if your company is safe? You begin by attending CornCon III: The Courne Ultimatum Quad Cities Cybersecurity Conference on Sept. 8 and 9 at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Organizers have now offered those engaged with the Hub a 30% registration discount to the event that includes a professional development workshop (with CEUs!), full-day security conference and its Children of the CornCon Kids Hacker Camp.

The Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub has identified cyber-security as one of the eight technologies having a significant impact on the manufacturing and defense industries and their supply chain. As such, the Hub is working with a team of subject matter experts, including conference organizers, to develop strategy to help prepare our region.

Cost for the Friday workshop alone is $125 with a CEU certificate, while the security conference by itself is $75. Attendees may package both for only $175 before discount. Enjoy dynamic keynotes, expert speakers and panel discussions along with contests and prizes, a hacker village, networking and door prizes.

The Children of The CornCon Kids Hacker Camp on Saturday, Sept. 9 includes a full day of topics related to the ethics of making and breaking, a coding project, electronics, and lock-picking. Registration for the camp is $35 and includes door prizes, a t-shirt and lunch. A guardian must attend with the child but at no cost.

For more information and to register for CornCon III, visit www.corncon.net. Use code chamberqc17 for the 30% discount.